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Ojabo tried to conservatively rehab a partially torn ACL last season. After 2 months, rehab failed leading to the need for surgical repair. I don't know who advised him, but conservative treatment for a partial ACL tear in an elite NFL athlete is virtually never successful. I certainly wouldn't put any of my money on Ojabo this season.

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Ravens expect to have David Ojabo back sometime in training camp
By Josh Alper
Published May 31, 2024 07:53 AM

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh provided an update on edge rusher David Ojabo’s return from a partially torn ACL on Thursday.

Ojabo suffered the injury last September and had season-ending surgery in November, so it’s no surprise that he has not been cleared for football activities at this point. Harbaugh said that the current timeline has the team expecting to get the 2022 second-rounder back on the field at training camp this summer.

“His timeline, I believe, is somewhere in training camp,” Ojabo said, via the team’s website. “It won’t be minicamp, but it’s at some point in time once we get back for training camp.”

Ojabo tore his Achilles while training for the draft and only played two games as a rookie before his three-game cameo last season. The Ravens could use a longer run in the lineup for a player who is seen as a big part of their pass rushing plans in 2024.
 
I love the game..............but I'm sick of the money-grubbing NFL.........

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American fans have very little interest in a London Super Bowl
By Mike Florio
Published May 31, 2024 11:58 AM

The NFL from time to time floats the possibility of a London Super Bowl. The mayor of London recently said his city wants to do that.

American football fans are not interested.

An X poll with three options — love it, hate it, and don’t care either way — has only 7.5 percent in the “love it” category.
Of more than 25,000 (so far) who responded, 73.6 percent “hate it.”

It’s hard to imagine it ever happening, especially with no NFL teams in London or anywhere beyond the U.S. It would be like America hosting the World Cup without having a national soccer team.

And it’s unclear whether it would accelerate the NFL’s global aspirations. Maybe it would, because the NFL would use the eventual London Super Bowl as a way to endlessly market the game from the moment its awarded until the confetti falls.
Regardless, American fans don’t like it. At the end of the day, however, what will we do? Not watch it?

That’s the problem. Even if/when the NFL pushes us to our limits and beyond, our only alternative is to deprive ourselves of something we love. Most of us won’t do it.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
I love the game..............but I'm sick of the money-grubbing NFL.........

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American fans have very little interest in a London Super Bowl
By Mike Florio
Published May 31, 2024 11:58 AM

The NFL from time to time floats the possibility of a London Super Bowl. The mayor of London recently said his city wants to do that.

American football fans are not interested.

An X poll with three options — love it, hate it, and don’t care either way — has only 7.5 percent in the “love it” category.
Of more than 25,000 (so far) who responded, 73.6 percent “hate it.”

It’s hard to imagine it ever happening, especially with no NFL teams in London or anywhere beyond the U.S. It would be like America hosting the World Cup without having a national soccer team.

And it’s unclear whether it would accelerate the NFL’s global aspirations. Maybe it would, because the NFL would use the eventual London Super Bowl as a way to endlessly market the game from the moment its awarded until the confetti falls.
Regardless, American fans don’t like it. At the end of the day, however, what will we do? Not watch it?

That’s the problem. Even if/when the NFL pushes us to our limits and beyond, our only alternative is to deprive ourselves of something we love. Most of us won’t do it.
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The NFL doesn't give a crap about the fans.
 
From everything I've seen and heard over the past few months, Tua has lost much more weight than what has been reported. No one is talking about it, but the weight he had gained last year placed substantial additional stress on his surgically repaired hip. In his quest for greater mobility, I believe that he has opened up the door for significant durability issues. As the famous French philosopher/writer Voltaire once wrote, "the enemy of good is perfection."

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Noticeably thinner Tua Tagovailoa shows up for promotional event
Published May 31, 2024 11:06 PM

His head coach called him “svelte.” He looks downright skinny.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa supposedly loss 10-15 pounds this offseason. Perhaps that’s accurate — in one of his legs.
Via Jenna Lemoncelli of the New York Post, Tagovailoa showed up for an event on Friday looking noticeably thinner.

Click the link and scroll through the photos. Yes, the length of the hair on his hair and lack of hair on his face make him look different. But he looks very, very thin.

Some on social media wondered if it was even him.

He’s officially listed as six-one, 227 pounds. Those photos do not suggest 227 pounds. He might be flirting with dipping under 200 pounds.

There’s a very real balance to strike when it comes to quarterback size. The natural body armor protects a player against the kind of hits he’ll take from much larger defensive players. And while lack of size contributes to speed and elusiveness, no player can run away from every possible hit. And when those hits happen, the extra weight protects the parts of the body that could get injured.

Football is Newtonian physics gone haywire. Bodies flying and colliding and reacting to the forces applied to them. Remember the Week 4 game in 2022? Tua was whipsawed to the ground by a Bengals defender, hard enough that his head snapped back and struck the turf, resulting in a concussion that had Tua taken from the field on a stretcher and transported straight to a local hospital.

Last year, when he was larger than the year before, he made it through 17 regular-season games and a playoff game. This year, there will be an enhanced risk given his reduced mass.

The risk extends beyond the field. Will the Dolphins feel comfortable giving him the kind of contract he’s seeking? He might have to put some of that armor back on his body before training camp opens to make owner Stephen Ross feel comfortable with giving the green light to a long-term deal that approaches market level.
 
You think?

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Polling shows Commanders fans don’t like Commanders name
Published May 31, 2024 07:21 PM

The fans of the Washington Commanders aren’t fans of the Washington Commanders’ name.

Via the Washington Post, a new poll shows that 54 percent of D.C.-area sports fans “dislike or hate” the name. Specific to fans of the team, 58 percent don’t like it.

Most want a different name. And 17 percent prefer a change back to the name that was abandoned because it was and is a dictionary-defined slur.

Earlier this week, Marjorie Harris (wife of majority owner Josh Harris) said that “Commanders” will be the name “for now.”

The proponents of the abandoned name surely won’t stop agitating for a return to that name. Especially if there’s going to be yet another name change.

Before officially adopting the Commanders brand, the franchise was known as the Washington Football Team. Many liked that, and many prefer it to Commanders.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Via the Washington Post, a new poll shows that 54 percent of D.C.-area sports fans “dislike or hate” the name. Specific to fans of the team, 58 percent don’t like it.

Most want a different name. And 17 percent prefer a change back to the name that was abandoned because it was and is a dictionary-defined slur.
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Let's do the math. 58% of the fans do not like the name Commandeers. OK. 17% of those fans would prefer going back to the previous name. That would mean that 1-(17%/58%) x 100%, or over 70% of the fans that do not like the new name, still would not like the team to go back to the old name.

So why are we still talking about the old name?
 
Lucky said:
Let's do the math. 58% of the fans do not like the name Commandeers. OK. 17% of those fans would prefer going back to the previous name. That would mean that 1-(17%/58%) x 100%, or over 70% of the fans that do not like the new name, still would not like the team to go back to the old name.

So why are we still talking about the old name?
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I cannot find anything about the numbers of those polled, their demographics.............how they were chosen.

In the past 2 decades, numerous American Indian associations and the majority of American Indians have reaffirmed that American Indians in general were/are not offended by the name "Redskins." In fact, recently a Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity.
 
badboy said:
Have not had chance to read yet:
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18-game NFL season is coming, but the negotiating clash is just beginning

As the league pushes to add another game to the season, the players union isn't going to give in without concessions in three key categories.
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As the league pushes to add another game to the season, the players union isn't going to give in without concessions in three key categories.
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If they don't add in that extra bye week, then the 18 game season will ultimately be a failure. The only teams in the playoffs will eventually only be the healthiest teams whether they are any good or not. And they need to cut down on those quick turnaround games. Playing a game and then playing another in four days is total bullshit.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
You think?

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Polling shows Commanders fans don’t like Commanders name
Published May 31, 2024 07:21 PM

The fans of the Washington Commanders aren’t fans of the Washington Commanders’ name.

Via the Washington Post, a new poll shows that 54 percent of D.C.-area sports fans “dislike or hate” the name. Specific to fans of the team, 58 percent don’t like it.

Most want a different name. And 17 percent prefer a change back to the name that was abandoned because it was and is a dictionary-defined slur.

Earlier this week, Marjorie Harris (wife of majority owner Josh Harris) said that “Commanders” will be the name “for now.”

The proponents of the abandoned name surely won’t stop agitating for a return to that name. Especially if there’s going to be yet another name change.

Before officially adopting the Commanders brand, the franchise was known as the Washington Football Team. Many liked that, and many prefer it to Commanders.
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Redskins
 
Lucky said:
Let's do the math. 58% of the fans do not like the name Commandeers. OK. 17% of those fans would prefer going back to the previous name. That would mean that 1-(17%/58%) x 100%, or over 70% of the fans that do not like the new name, still would not like the team to go back to the old name.

So why are we still talking about the old name?
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They will always be the Redskins to me, but their new name should be the Washington Wokes.
 
Thorn said:
If they don't add in that extra bye week, then the 18 game season will ultimately be a failure. The only teams in the playoffs will eventually only be the healthiest teams whether they are any good or not. And they need to cut down on those quick turnaround games. Playing a game and then playing another in four days is total bullshit.
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I'm hoping the 18 game schedule means the SB will be played on Presidents Day weekend.
 
I have, do, and will always refer to them as the Redskins. Contrary to the BS PC crowd…it’s actually an honor. It’s a homage to the old Indian tribes that ruled the area. Those guys were warriors. Why would anyone name their team a derogatory term. Hell I wish they would name a team the WASP’s.
 
Porky said:
I have, do, and will always refer to them as the Redskins. Contrary to the BS PC crowd…it’s actually an honor. It’s a homage to the old Indian tribes that ruled the area. Those guys were warriors. Why would anyone name their team a derogatory term. Hell I wish they would name a team the WASP’s.
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It's not an honor. It was a name used to conjure fear and ferociousness. Like a Lion or Bear. Sub-human. Named by a racist owner who wouldn't have allowed a native American on his team, or even attend a game. Redskin was a term invented by white colonials to describe natives. And it wasn't a compliment. Maybe open up a history book, or even a dictionary in your spare time.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
I cannot find anything about the numbers of those polled, their demographics.............how they were chosen.

In the past 2 decades, numerous American Indian associations and the majority of American Indians have reaffirmed that American Indians in general were/are not offended by the name "Redskins." In fact, recently a Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity.
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And here is a Chief of the the Piscataway Indian Tribe from the Chesapeake Bay region who had been fighting against the name of the team since the mid-80s.

abcnews.go.com

What Native American activists think about the Washington Football Team name change

The team announced it was changing its name in July.
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No ethnic group is monolithic in their thoughts or beliefs. But to state that the majority of Native Americans enjoy being associated with a racist term is laughable.
 
Lucky said:
And here is a Chief of the the Piscataway Indian Tribe from the Chesapeake Bay region who had been fighting against the name of the team since the mid-80s.



No ethnic group is monolithic in their thoughts or beliefs. But to state that the majority of Native Americans enjoy being associated with a racist term is laughable.
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Wokeness, nothing more or less.
 
Duck it…..I stated from the outset that they should’ve paid the required money to obtain the rights to the “Redhawks” then fell back on this old design: (only maroon and yellow ring stripe).
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….or something like this cool option:
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Lucky said:
And here is a Chief of the the Piscataway Indian Tribe from the Chesapeake Bay region who had been fighting against the name of the team since the mid-80s.



No ethnic group is monolithic in their thoughts or beliefs. But to state that the majority of Native Americans enjoy being associated with a racist term is laughable.
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And even if we refuse to acknowledge their vast differences, Native Americans aren’t a homogenous group. Some of them object to it, others have more important issues to worry about.
 
Pending felony charges didn’t keep Rashee Rice out of White House
By Mike Florio
Published June 3, 2024 04:19 PM

On Friday, the Chiefs visited the White House — and its current occupant risked a Mike-Dukakis-in-the-tank moment.

There to witness the 46th president wearing a Chiefs helmet was a second-year receiver facing eight active felony charges in Texas. Rashee Rice, per the Secret Service, was permitted on the property despite the pending criminal case.

“Individuals who visit the White House for official meetings are invited by appropriate staff,” U.S. Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi told PFT by email. “The Secret Service works to ensure that all individuals entering the complex do not pose a threat or safety risk. In this instance, we were aware of the background of the guest and he was permitted to enter because he was included on the formal invitation by the White House.”

Again, the Rice case isn’t finalized, so in the eyes of the law he is not guilty of anything. That might have been different if he’d already been convicted on eight felony charges. Or as the case may be thirty-four.
 
During the last Combine, Fautanu was reported to have been medically red-flagged for "a knee issue that would be expected to significantly affect his longevity in the NFL." Many questioned the validity of the report. But from what I have been able to discover is that he has been found to have significant articular deficit in his right knee. In the past I have always pointed out the way a right vs left-side OL can be affected differently for a right vs left-sided arm/shoulder or lower extremity injury. Fautanu is being switched to the right side in order to transfer the major mechanical forces to his left knee, and minimize further trauma to his right knee...............hopefully preserving additional longevity in the NFL.

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Fautanu: Adjusting to right tackle just a matter of time
By Josh Alper
Published June 4, 2024 09:52 AM

Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu signed his first NFL contract on Monday and that means he can devote his full attention to transitioning to the professional ranks.

Part of that process includes getting comfortable with playing a new position. Fautanu played left tackle at Washington, but will be playing on the right side in Pittsburgh and he discussed how much of an adjustment he’s making in order to get ready to man the spot this fall.

“You constantly push off one leg thousands and thousands of times,” Fautanu said, via Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “Then you switch to the other side, and you aren’t really used to pushing off the other leg. It’s just a matter of time. I’ve already talked to my strength coaches. They already know it’s an area I want to improve — the strength of my left leg. I’m so right-leg dominant after playing the left side so long; it’s just something I’ve got to work on.”

The Steelers picked up left tackle Broderick Jones in the first round in 2023 and a successful transition for Fautanu should set them up with bookends on the offensive line for years to come.
 
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Cowboys' Lamb, seeking deal, not at minicamp

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is seeking a contract extension, is not in attendance for the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp.
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FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is not in attendance for the first day of the mandatory minicamp, coach Mike McCarthy confirmed.
A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Lamb is not expected to attend the three-day minicamp. As a result, Lamb faces a fine of $16,953 for missing the first day of the camp. If he does not report for the final two days, he could be fined more than $101,000 for the three-day absence. The Cowboys have the discretion as to whether to enforce the fine when Lamb reports, according to the collective bargaining agreement.
 
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New Jets pass-rusher Reddick not attending OTAs

Haason Reddick, one of the Jets' biggest offseason additions, is skipping OTA practices because of an apparent desire for a new contract.
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Jets coach Robert Saleh said he's had no recent communication with Reddick, who was acquired in a March 29 trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Saleh declined to say whether Reddick's absence is contract-related, deferring to general manager Joe Douglas, who typically doesn't speak to the media during OTAs.
It's a costly decision for Reddick, who will forfeit a $250,000 workout bonus for not attending the voluntary workouts. Reddick, 29, is due to make a non-guaranteed $14.25 million in base pay in the final year of the three-year, $45 million contract he signed with the Eagles.
 
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